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UPIKE introduces music education major
PIKEVILLE — The University of Pikeville has introduced a new major in music education, a program designed to prepare students for teacher certification in Kentucky and equip them with the skills necessary to teach music across all grade levels. A collaboration between the university’s Department of Music and the Patton College of Education, the program…
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Martin County Band students play in All-District Concert
Three Martin County High School Band students performed Saturday at the Kentucky Music Educators Association All-District Band Concert. The annual concert took place at the Ramada Inn in Paintsville. Caroline Russell, Aaron Horn and Madison Dickey were selected to the prestigious 100-member ensemble through a competitive audition process. These talented musicians, under the guidance of…
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Christmas in the Mountains unveils detailed schedule
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The holiday season is upon us and the Christmas in the Mountains organizers have unveiled a schedule of live performances, attractions and events to bring the community together in celebration in Inez. The festivities begin this Sunday, Dec. 1, with the Merry Little Christmas Party at the Collier…
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Barefoot Festival to debut in Lovely
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — Get ready for the Barefoot Festival to debut in Martin County on Nov. 1 and 2, bringing music, community and culture together on a reclaimed strip mine on North Wolf Creek Road in Lovely. The two-day event promises to be like nothing you have experienced. With live performances…
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Stidham Old Time Music Gathering set for July 26-28 in Tomahawk
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT TOMAHAWK — Mark your calendars for an unforgettable musical experience! The Stidham Old Time Music Gathering will take place from July 26-28 at James E. Webb Musical Repair & Sales in Tomahawk. This year’s event promises an impressive lineup of performers, including 5-string Kentucky banjo specialist John Haywood, Leo Shannon, Karly Dawn…
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Glenn Mollette releases third studio album ‘Keep Living’
BY JOSEPH MENSLAGE Glenn Mollette has released his third studio album titled “Keep Living.” The album, recorded in Nashville and Owensboro, Kentucky, consists of 15 original tracks written by Mollette. The theme “Keep Living” is taken from many of the songs on the album, which have themes of hope, life and love. “Don’t Quit Living”…
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‘Stop the hate, start to love’
Anger, resentment, jealousy and hate are terribly draining emotions. If you have any of these going on in your life then you’re going to be tired most of the time. They can be mentally exhausting. Maybe you are free and clear of any of these. If so, you probably have a lot of good days…
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‘Now and Then’ — AI helps Beatles release one more song
A while back I wrote a column about artificial intelligence and how it sort of scares me. However, I guess there are some things that it may be good for. I am a huge music fan and as a youngster grew up listening to the Beatles in the 1960s, thanks to my sister Karen. As…